USMNT v. IRE

Sean Walker

almost 10 years

JK: Look he picked the team but he's not out there passing the ball to the other team. You can only blame him so much for the terrible positioning on defense. The rushed, misplaced passes and getting completely burned on the flanks. I will blame him for forcing Chandler to his offside, starting a very out of form Besler and worst of all...Starting Wondolowski. I just do not get it. Back line was terrible. No explanation needed. CB's were the worst. Johnson got points late for makes some vital interceptions at the back post. Chandler had few early moments getting forward. Beckerman's passes continue to be terrible. I mean my goodness. You can't be that slow and not be able to pass accurately. Idk what his problem is. Bedoya was the lone bright spot. Mix was lukewarm. I'm not sure he's yet able to raise the level of a team so when the people around him aren't playing well he gets mucked down. Morales had a few good moments, then bad. But he's young. Entire midfield gave the ball away repeatedly. Jozy tried. Wondo was worse than I think I've ever seen him. Couldn't control a pass to save his life. Frequently misplaced passes and has no skills to take defenders on. Why is he here? He can't poach if there's no shots or service coming in. I actually stood up and applauded the first time he controlled a ball and then managed to pass it to someone on his team. Greg Garza looks like one of the best players on the team right now. Is he that good or is everyone else that bad right now? Put in a good shift in midfield but the damage was already done. Ream I didn't really noticed. Wood had a few good moments and at least seemed intent on taking it a defender or two. His first goal HAS to be coming and he forced a fantastic, stud save from the keeper. Morris surprised me with his composure after coming onto a game well out of hand. Maybe there was less pressure when you can't possibly be worse than the guys that started?